SWAT Officer-Involved-Shooting in Pacific Division NRF060-17cr

**The following
information is based on a preliminary and ongoinginvestigation,
which continues to evolve as investigators interview witnesses,
review physical and electronic records, and analyze forensic
evidence. The Department's understanding of the facts and
circumstances may change as additional evidence is collected and
analyzed**

On August 9, 2017,
around 10:53 p.m., Pacific Division uniformed officers responded
to a domestic violence radio call, in the 1600 block of Alta Mura
Rd, in Pacific Palisades. Upon their arrival they met with a
private security guard and a female victim near the residence.
They reported that a male suspect (identified as Erick Bogart)
had shot at the victim several times inside of the residence just
prior to the radio call. Fortunately, the victim was not injured
and managed to leave the residence. The officers were able to set
up a perimeter and determined that Bogart, had retreated into the
house, barricaded himself and refused to come out. The LAPD
Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) personnel were requested for
an armed barricaded suspect and responded to the scene.

On August 10, 2017,
around 5:00 a.m., Bogart shot at SWAT officers from the
residence, which resulted in an Officer-Involved-Shooting. A
short time later, SWAT personnel entered the residence and
located Bogart; unresponsive from an apparent gun shot wound. The
Los Angeles Fire Department Tactical Emergency Medical Support
(TEMS) paramedics determined Bogart to be deceased.

Three handguns and a
shotgun were located from inside the residence and booked as
evidence. No officers were injured as a result of this
incident.

LAPD's specialized Force
Investigation Division (FID) responded to the scene and began
interviewing witnesses and collecting forensic evidence. The
District Attorney's Office and the Office of the Inspector
General had representatives at scene.

The complete investigation will be
reviewed by the Chief of Police and the Board of Police
Commissioners to determine whether the use of deadly force
complied with LAPD's policies and procedures.Additionally,
representatives from the Los Angeles County District Attorney's
Office who responded to the scene will review the subsequent FID
investigation; evidence collected and witness statements to
determine if the force used by the officers(s) was reasonable.

Anyone with additional information
regarding this incident is urged to call the LAPD at any of the
following numbers:

• During business hours at (213)
486-5230;

• During non-business hours or on
weekends at (877)-LAPD-24-7 (877-527-3247);

• Anonymously 24-hours a day to
Crime Stoppers at 1-800-222-TIPS (800-222-8477) or by texting
"LAPD" and your tip to phone number 274637 (C-R-I-M-E-S);
or